Asked by Capital FM if she would be tempted to rejoin the panel, Ora replied: "I said, whenever they need me, give me a call.

"I mean, obviously, I'm doing my own shows and I've got my album coming out, I'm still finishing my album. So obviously my music is the most important [thing], but there's a mixture. Whenever I can of course I'll be right back here."

Geri Halliwell and Leona Lewis have already completed stints at auditions, while former X Factor USA panelist Nicole Scherzinger will guest judge the UK contest for a second series in London today (May 30).